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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;DieHard11, post: 2194508, member: 74563&quot;]Kalashnikov was a weapons researcher whose intent was to design a weapon to protect his homeland.&nbsp; Over the years, as he saw the AK47 used in various invasions and wars, he expressed regret and even said that he should have invented a lawnmower.&nbsp; Still, he was a respected hero in the Soviet Union and this medal, as well as one issued in 2009 to honor his 90th birthday, were tokens of respect.&nbsp; The Soviets issued hundreds of medals honoring different people and accomplishments over the years.&nbsp; I was unable to find how many of these medals were issued.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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